Striking a balance with a boss/mentor as your bestfriend
My big big big boss (cant mention classification) is someone I was very close to for years. We went through it all, she was someone I looked upto.
Lastyear, I accidentally slipped sth I should’ve not shared to a team member. Anyway, long story short - it backfired and got my boss in trouble and in turn she has drawn the line and we’re not as close anymore. I understand what I did wrong, I have lost her trust.
Im contemplating on whether or not its worth sticking around when since then, I haven’t been feeling too welcomed anymore as she has told me; all communication with her is professional etc. I have been finding it difficult to ask for guidance since, and she has indirectly ‘’palmed-off” my tasks to ask my current supervisor now.
I’ve learnt the hard way to never trust anyone and treat coworkers as just that. I thought I’d try “repair” our friendship but it seems far-fetched as its been months now. Suck that many years of our friendship has gone down the drain.
I’ve been more determined since to just focus on work & learn from my mistake. I feel robotic at times just signing in to work my 9-5 and get out. However, I won’t lie it sucks going into work and seeing her and feeling that “off” feeling from a mentor/friend who was part of your everyday stability.
Anyone been in this situation?
- Female, 25